Australia win 2nd Test, series against Sri Lanka

Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years
Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle.
Cricket-Australia thump Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series
(Reuters) -A clinical Australia took a little over three days to pound Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second test and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Australia's first series victory in Sri Lanka since 2011 is a timely boost for a team that will be defending their World Test Championship (WTC) title in the final against South Africa in June.
SL Vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia Cruise To Clinical Series Win Over Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's slump with the bat on day three cost them dearly, with Australia needing less than 25 minutes to take their final two wickets on Sunday.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Australia is edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century propelled the visitors into a formidable position in the second test.
Cricket-Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to sweep series
(Reuters) -Australia beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets inside four days of the second test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Replying to Sri Lanka's first innings score of 257, Australia made 414 riding hundreds by skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey to take charge of the contest.
SL Vs AUS, 2nd Test: Former Sri Lanka Captain Dimuth Karunaratne Retires From All Forms Of Cricket
Karunaratne, 36, scored 7222 runs in Tests at a healthy average of nearly 40, including a top score of 244. He also played 50 ODIs, scoring 1,316 runs
Australia Move Closer To Test Cricket Greatness After Crushing Sri Lanka
Australia displayed a ruthlessness against Sri Lanka as they seek greatness in Test cricket with an eye towards legacy defining series in India and England in 2027.
Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2025
Follow live coverage of Sri Lanka vs Australia from the Australia in Sri Lanka 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.
Cricket: Australia prevail over Sri Lanka with 9-wicket win in second test
The Australian spin attack led by Kuhnemann and Nathan helped the Smith-led side effortlessly clinch series 2-0 against host Sri Lanka
Former Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne to retire after second Australia test
Former Sri Lanka test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne will retire from the format after his 100th match, the final test of Sri Lanka's two-test series against Australia in Galle on Thursday.
Lyon takes 550th Test wicket as Sri Lanka struggle
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon passes 550 Test wickets as he helps his side close in on victory in the second Test in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka v Australia quick hits: Steve Smith breaks more records while Marnus Labuschagne fails as Josh Inglis is forced to wait
Meanwhile, Josh Inglis was on the wrong end of one of Test ... life into Australia's batting effort. The left-hander repeatedly deployed sweeps and reverse sweeps against Sri Lanka's spinners ...
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Sri Lanka shows improved early batting touch in second cricket test against Australia
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka produced a vastly improved batting display in the second cricket test against Australia on Thursday, reaching 87 for one at lunch on the first day after ...
Beau Webster called out over 'stupid' cricket act as Nathan Lyon creates history against Sri Lanka
Aussie allrounder Beau Webster has been called out for a silly act after making a vital catch for Australia as Nathan Lyon ...